Some truly bizarre events happened in this sports market over the past three weeks. They were more rare than a foreign film winning the Oscar for Best Picture.
The Twins outbid other teams to land a coveted free agent.
The Timberwolves pulled off a blockbuster trade in a deadline deal that NBA observers thought was dead.
The Twins traded one of their top prospects plus a draft pick to salvage a deal for a veteran starting pitcher in a win-now move.
The Timberwolves traded a former No. 1 overall pick who never fulfilled his potential while shedding payroll in a roster housecleaning.